Are you a sports coach looking to take your skills into the classroom?
Protocol Education is working closely with friendly and supportive primary schools across South Bristol who are looking for energetic, confident individuals with coaching backgrounds to join them as Teaching Assistants from September .
Your experience motivating children, building confidence, managing behaviour and creating engaging activities makes you an excellent fit for the classroom. Schools value sports coaches for their ability to encourage teamwork, resilience and positive attitudes, helping pupils succeed both academically and socially.
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside class teachers to support learning, help pupils stay engaged and provide encouragement to children who may need extra guidance throughout the school day. You'll have the opportunity to use your coaching skills while gaining valuable experience in education and making a genuine difference to young people's lives.
Whether you're looking for a career change into education or want flexible work alongside your coaching commitments, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils in Key Stage 2 classrooms
- Working with small groups and individual children
- Promoting positive behaviour and engagement in learning
- Encouraging teamwork, confidence and resilience
- Supporting children with varying learning needs
- Bringing energy, enthusiasm and structure to the school day
- Potential opportunities to lead sports clubs and physical activities
Pay & Benefits
- Daily pay rates from £92-£94 per day
- Weekly pay through PAYE
- Flexible working options to suit your availability
- Opportunities to utilise your sports coaching experience in schools
- Valuable classroom experience for those considering a future in education
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
We're Looking For
- Sports coaches with relevant qualifications or coaching experience
- Experience working with children or young people
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Positive behaviour management techniques
- Enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable individuals
- A passion for supporting children to achieve their potential
Why Work with Protocol Education?
- Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
- Free access to our CPD Academy, including Thrive and wellbeing training
- Dedicated local Bristol consultant who knows the schools we work with
- Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
- Regular opportunities across South Bristol primary schools
- Ongoing support throughout your education journey
What We Need to Clear You
- Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
- Two proofs of address (e.g. driving licence, utility bill, council tax statement)
- CV covering the last 10 years of work and/or education, with any gaps explained
- References covering the last 2 years (including childcare references where applicable)
- Overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more during the last 5 years
If you're ready to use your coaching experience to inspire the next generation and gain rewarding experience in education, apply today to join our South Bristol schools this September.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
£92.59 - £128.01 per day
1:1 Teaching Assistant (ADHD Support) Stockwood, Bristol Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm | Immediate Start | Long-Term Opportunity Are you passionate about supporting children with additional learning needs? Do you have the patience, energy, and commitment to help a...SuggestedDaily payLong-term contractFull-timeTemporaryImmediate startMonday to FridayFlexible hours£92.56 - £95 per day
Teaching Assistant - Primary School - Bristol Are you seeking a rewarding role in the education sector that offers a stable and professional environment? We are currently recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school community in Bristol, starting...SuggestedDaily payFull-timeTerm-time£18.36k per annum
...Teaching Assistant – Infant and Junior School For November 2026 Part-time, Term-time only Closing date for applications: Midnight on Tuesday 15th September 2026 Interview date will be the week commencing 21ST September 2026 We are looking to appoint...SuggestedPermanentPart-timeTerm-timeNight shift£515 - £530 per week
...Bristol who are seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join their teams. These roles are ideal... ..., residential care, support work or coaching, your experience could provide the foundations... ...settings, youth support, nurseries, sports coaching or community roles. If you...SuggestedWeekly payLong-term contractPermanentTemporaryFlexible hours£92.59 - £128.01 per day
...SEMH Teaching Assistant Hartcliffe, Bristol Full-Time | Term Time Only | Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm | Immediate Start | Long-Term Opportunity Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience...SuggestedDaily payLong-term contractFull-timeTemporaryTerm-timeImmediate startMonday to FridayFlexible hours£92.59 - £128.01 per day
...Primary Teaching Assistant Hanham, Bristol Flexible Working | 1-2 Days Per Week | Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm Are you looking for flexible work in education? Do you enjoy supporting children in the classroom and helping them grow in confidence, independence, and...Daily payTemporaryMonday to FridayFlexible hours£12.76 per hour
...Nursery Lunchtime Cover Assistant – Partou Leaps and Bound Day Nursery & Pre-school Brislington, Bristol | Part-Time | Permanent Salary £14 per hour About the Role Partou Leaps and Bound Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking an unqualified nursery practitioner to...Hourly payPermanentPart-timeImmediate startFlexible hours£93 - £95 per day
...undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our Privacy Policy, please visit the Protocol Education website. All applicants will require the...Weekly payPermanentTemporaryFlexible hours- £33k - £42k per annumEstimated...administrative burdens associated with permanent positions. What We Offer No Planning or Marking: Focus entirely on instruction; teach the lessons provided and conclude your day as scheduled. Competitive Compensation: Daily rates ranging from £130 to £160,...Daily payPermanentFull-time1 day/week
£140 - £179 per day
.... What We’re Looking For We would love to hear from candidates who: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Have experience teaching within a primary school setting. Are confident delivering engaging lessons across a range of year groups. Have strong classroom...Daily payLong-term contractFull-timeTemporaryImmediate startMonday to FridayFlexible hours£168.8 - £223 per day
.... What We’re Looking For We would love to hear from candidates who: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Have experience teaching within Key Stage 2. Are passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning. Have strong classroom and behaviour management...Daily payLong-term contractFull-timeTemporaryImmediate startMonday to FridayFlexible hours£130 - £160 per day
...Stage 2 teacher looking for greater flexibility in your working week? We are currently seeking talented educators to join our supply teaching team, offering rewarding opportunities across a variety of primary schools. This is the perfect role for teachers who value variety...Long-term contractPermanentFull-timeTemporaryFlexible hours
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Sports Coach to Teaching Assistant. Be the first to apply!
